Occupational Therapy Assistant
What is the Occupational Therapy Assistant program?
The OTA, under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist, uses their knowledge of human growth and development in the areas of physical, social, and emotional functioning to carry out programs with clients of all ages. Clients who have varying abilities resulting from physical injury or trauma, disease, aging, mental illness, or substance abuse may require Occupational Therapy intervention. Functional goals established jointly with the client are aimed toward individual self-care, entry/reentry into the community, and/or to work.
What will I learn?Knowledge of human growth and development in the areas of physical, social, and emotional functioning to carry out programs with clients of all ages. What can I do with this course of study?Occupational Therapy Assistant Information SessionsOTA Program Zoom Information Sessions 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.https://alamo.zoom.us/s/94109804973
OTA Campus (face - to - face) Information Sessions - CHP Building - Room 312 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.1801 Martin Luther King Dr. - San Antonio, TX. - 78203
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What's special about the program?The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program prepares the student for entry into a health care/community service profession that uses a variety of activities and modalities to help individuals learn and/or re-learn daily life skills needed in order to function at their most productive and independent level. The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
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Accreditation
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929). ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address is WWW.ACOTEONLINE.ORG.
Program Outcomes
The total number of graduates from St. Philip’s College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program during the 3-year period of 2018-2020 was 71, with an overall graduation rate of 90%.
Graduation Year |
Students Entering/Graduating |
Graduation Rate |
2020 | 25/23 | 92% |
2021 | 22/19 | 86% |
2022 | 20/20 | 100% |
TOTAL | 66/62 | 93% |
The Pass Rate for the Class of 2018 & 2019 is 100%
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, administered by the
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
The national examination is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) located at One Bank Street, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150 and can be reached at phone: 301-990-7979. Additional information on NBCOT may be obtained at https://secure.nbcot.org/data/schoolstats.aspx
Note: A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of OTA Program |
In-State |
Out of State |
Tuition | $5,940 | $10,320 |
Activity Fee | $186 | $216 |
International & Campus Access Fee | $156 | $156 |
Textbooks and Supplies | $1,524 | $1,524 |
Special Program Fees | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Total Cost of Program (2 years) | $10,606 | $13,492 |
Published costs and fees are subject to change. The cost of Textbooks and Supplies is an estimate, a student may find the cost to be more or less.
Admissions Requirements:
Students electing to major in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program must meet all admission requirements for acceptance to St. Philip's College and the Health Sciences Department. Students must also complete and submit the separate Health Sciences Department Application Form and ALL supporting documents. See the Admission Guidelines, OTA Application Checklist, and OTA volunteer or Employment Verification Form.
Prerequisite Requirements:
Prerequisite courses are:
- ENGL 1301 Composition
- BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- MATH Choose one from the math core.
General Education Courses to complete either before starting the program or during the summer break:
- Select one course from Humanities (40) core OR from Visual and Performing Arts (50) core
- PSCY 2301 General Psychology
NOTE: All courses must have a grade of C or higher
Courses do not have an expiration date. If Alamo Colleges accepts your course then the program will accept your courses.
Application Process:
Completed application packets, including all supporting documents, are accepted in the Spring semester by the deadline of March 31st. Applications are reviewed during the Spring semester for consideration to begin the OTA program in the following Fall semester.
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Selection Process:
After the March 31st deadline, the Selection Committee will review all complete application packets. Qualified applicants will be notified to attend a meeting with OTA faculty that furthers the selection process. This session will provide more specific information about the program, expectations if accepted into the program, and completion of an interview and writing sample.
A completed application includes the following:
- Completed application packet
- ATI TEAS score page with a minimum score of 65
- Official Transcripts for colleges pertaining to the prerequisites courses
- Complete 20 Volunteer/Observation Hours
- A one-two page, double-spaced, Calibri 12-point font essay including the following:
- Describe what becoming an occupational therapy assistant means to you
- How did the volunteer/observation experience expand your knowledge of Occupational Therapy
- Describe how you build relationships with classmates and professor
No person shall, on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, or persons who have opposed discrimination or participated in any complaint process on campus or before a government agency, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in employment or under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by the College District. H.1.1
Contact Information
Program Director: Jacqueline Stevenson, MOT, OTR spc-ota@alamo.edu 210-486-2518 MLK Center for Health Professions (CHP), 330A |
Academic Program Specialist: |
Educational Support Services Certified Advisor: Doug Gable dgable@alamo.edu 210-486-2799 MLK Welcome Center (WEC) |